biomechanism
/ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)ˈmɛkənɪz(ə)m/ /ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)ˈmɛk(ə)nɪz(ə)m/noun
1An organism or part of an organism conceptualized as a machine. Also: a machine with properties analogous to those of a living being. Now rare.
2The ordered sequence or pattern of interdependent events involved in a biological or biochemical process.
Origin
Early 20th century. From bio- + mechanism, after biomechanical and biomechanics.